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Funky Modern COFFEE TABLE by Melia Design UK
Wow, that is beautiful table. I was really stunned by the desing..PANTS Coffee Table is custom made by hand in your choice of colour/wood combo, and fitted with your choice of chrome legs, discreet feet or chrome ball castors.Dimensions:28" wide x 9.5" high Wow, that is beautiful table. I was really stunned by the desing..PANTS Coffee Table is custom made by hand in your choice of colour/w... more
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The truth about coffee
(CBS) Nothing like the smell of coffee to start off the day!
With so many studies out there about coffee, it's hard to remember whether our morning cup of Joe does the body any good -- or harm.
On The Early Show Monday, Dr. Holly Phillips of CBS station WCBS-TV in New York went through some commonly-circulated beliefs about the health effects of one of the nation's most popular beverages.
IS COFFEE GOOD FOR YOU?
Well, I would have to say, all things in moderation. There do definitely seem to be some health benefits. The more we're learning, research is leaning on the side of it being good for you. It lowers the risk of Parkinson's disease and Type 2 diabetes. It mediates depression. But the benefits are dose-related.
SHOULD CHILDREN BE DRINKING COFFEE?
It's better to limit their caffeine intake. They'll get caffeine in other things -- chocolate, sodas, but particularly in kids, it's linked to attention problems and hyperactivity, so it's better to avoid it.
COFFEE IS DEHYDRATING. TRUE OR FALSE?
It depends on the dose. We think of coffee as a diuretic. But recent studies have shown it's only a diuretic at high doses -- above 575 milligrams. Have some water if you exceed that amount.
HOW MUCH IS THAT?
575 milligrams is a little less than three cups of coffee, but that's three regular size cups. But we have to remember the cups we have nowadays are big cups. So, it's easy to have more than 575 milligrams.
COFFEE INCREASES HYPERTENSION. TRUE OR FALSE?
Coffee does increase your blood pressure, but only for a few minutes. What's interesting is that recent studies show it doesn't increase your likelihood of getting hypertension. I would caution that anyone who has high blood pressure that's not under control should avoid caffeine.
COFFEE HELPS WEIGHT LOSS
Unfortunately, this doesn't work. Caffeine does speed up your metabolism for awhile but, in long-term studies, people who drank coffee had no better weight control than people who didn't.
DOES COFFEE ACCELERATE BONE LOSS?
This one is a little controversial. It doesn't make our body lose more calcium or lose calcium from the bones, but some studies have shown coffee drinkers do have more brittle bones. I suggest all of my patients, especially women, supplement with a calcium supplement or, if you're going to have a great deal of coffee, make sure you put some milk in your coffee. (CBS) Nothing like the smell of coffee to start off the day! ... more -
Starbucks tries to keep a "Caffinated America".
Starbucks' afternoon drink deal goes nationwide - CNN.com
NEW YORK (AP) -- Looking to bring more value-seeking consumers through its doors for a late afternoon caffeine fix, Starbucks Corp. said it will now offer its morning customers any iced grande beverage for $2 after 2 p.m.
The price is a big cut from the normal price of most grande-sized iced drinks. A grande iced latte, for example, costs about $4. To get the discount, customers must present a receipt from their morning Starbucks visit.
The promotion was previously only offered in Seattle, Chicago and Miami. The company said it is taking it nationwide beginning Tuesday to answer consumers' calls for more value at the chain, which has seen traffic drop as gas prices rise and consumer spending falters. It runs until Sept. 2.
"I think we've kind of hit the nail on the head," said Brad Stevens, vice president of customer relationship management. "It's easy for baristas to implement and it's easy for customers to understand."
Follow link for full article.
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So what' your verdict? Does the $2 slash make you want to go back after work for another boost of the 'ffine? Or do you realize that $6 a day for coffee isn't any better than $8? What say you? Starbucks' afternoon drink deal goes nationwide - CNN.com ... more -
Starbucks left with nasty taste in mouth...
The mighty Starbucks coffee empire has been handed a heavy defeat by thousands of small Australian cafes in the fight for a nation's taste buds.
Eight years after it began selling its espressos and frappucinos in Australia, the US giant has succumbed to powerful financial and cultural pressures and has closed 61 of its 85 shops across the country.
"It was maybe too standardised," says Michael Edwardson, a consumer psychologist in Melbourne.
"Early on it was unique and different, but as it became a global chain the standardisation made it lose some of that coolness and edginess. It was quickly copied and lost its lustre.
While the company is blaming underperforming stores, analysts say it expanded its operations in Australia too quickly and accumulated too much debt. The mighty Starbucks coffee empire has been handed a heavy defeat by thousands of small Australian cafes in the fight for a nation... more -
Starbucks offers free refills to beat credit crunch
Starbucks is offering free refills, raising the prospect of a 'coffee war’ among high street drinks chains.
The chain is offering a complimentary cup of filter coffee to all customers who buy a hot drink in the UK and Ireland in a bid to stem the exodus of customers during the credit crisis.
The offer will run indefinitely, and is likely to put pressure on rivals such as Costa Coffee and Cafe Nero to follow suit, as customers continue to tighten their belts.
In a statement, Starbucks said the policy is aiming to “engage the customer with the coffee experience”.
The firm, which has 670 branches in Britain, is suffering along with the rest of the high street as consumers economise by avoiding unnecessary luxuries.
In May the chain admitted for the first time that sales in Britain were softening.
The company’s problems had been limited to its 11,434 outlets in America, where it had to close 600 outlets.
How much do you spend on coffee and food and drink in a day? Have you had to start spending less as the credit crunch has hit? Will moves like this be helpful to you? What 'luxuries' are you starting to cut back on, or are you still spending as freely as ever? And what 'luxuries' counldn't you do without? Starbucks is offering free refills, raising the prospect of a 'coffee war’ among high street drinks chains. ... more -
Gourmet coffee eats into Panama forest
"Panama's gourmet coffees fetch record prices for their prized flavors but the strong demand is convincing some growers to clear land illegally and plant in one of the country's few protected highland forests.
Last month, Panama's Environmental Protection Agency discovered 40 acres of clandestine coffee trees nestled deep in the Volcan Baru National Park, sparking fears that more forest could be cleared as prices rise.
"There is a grave threat to the park. People do not respect laws and the (government) has not done its part to ensure compliance," said Ezequiel Miranda, head of an environmental group in the western Boquete region near Costa Rica." "Panama's gourmet coffees fetch record prices for their prized flavors but the strong demand is convincing some growers to c... more -
Fla. officer fired for demanding free coffee
An internal affairs report says a Daytona Beach police officer demanded free coffee and tea from a Starbucks and threatened employees with slower emergency response times if they refused.
Lt. Major Garvin, a 15-year veteran, was fired July 8. According to the Daytona Beach News-Journal, Chief Mike Chitwood says Garvin recently failed a polygraph test that he insisted on taking.
The coffeehouse's employees claim that since June 2007, Garvin had visited the store as many as six times a night while on duty. Besides demanding free drinks, workers complained that Garvin also cut in front of paying customers.
A telephone listing for Garvin could not be found. An internal affairs report says a Daytona Beach police officer demanded free coffee and tea from a Starbucks and threatened employees ... more -
Police officer fired for demanding free coffee
An internal affairs report says a Daytona Beach police officer demanded free coffee and tea from a Starbucks and threatened employees with slower emergency response times if they refused.
Lt. Major Garvin, a 15-year veteran, was fired July 8. According to the Daytona Beach News-Journal, Chief Mike Chitwood says Garvin recently failed a polygraph test that he insisted on taking.
The coffeehouse's employees claim that since June 2007, Garvin had visited the store as many as six times a night while on duty. Besides demanding free drinks, workers complained that Garvin also cut in front of paying customers. An internal affairs report says a Daytona Beach police officer demanded free coffee and tea from a Starbucks and threatened employees ... more -
Cities, customers launch 'save our Starbucks' efforts
"Now that Starbucks Corp. has disclosed the 600 locations it wants to shutter, a phenomenon is taking hold: the Save Our Starbucks campaign.
In towns as small as Bloomfield, N.M., and metropolises as large as New York, customers and city officials are starting to write letters, place phone calls, circulate petitions and otherwise plead with the coffee giant to change its mind.
'Now that it's going away, we're devastated,' said Kate Walker, a facilities manager for SunGard Financial Systems, a software company, who recently learned of a store closing in New York City.
It's an unusual twist in the saga of Starbucks, one of the fastest growing retailers of the past decade. For years, Starbucks gained attention when a town didn't welcome it. Independent coffee shops complained about the big-muscled competition, and residents bemoaned the erosion of local character.
But ever since Starbucks announced this month that it would close 600 stores by early next year, as its business struggles, the rallying cause has switched to saving these endangered locations."
Full story at link by Janet Adamy and Anna Prior "Now that Starbucks Corp. has disclosed the 600 locations it wants to shutter, a phenomenon is taking hold: the Save Our Starbuck... more -
AA attendees amongst highest Coffee and cigarette consumers
* More than one million Americans currently participate in the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program.
* Recent findings confirm that coffee and cigarette use among AA members is greater than among the general U.S. population.
* Most AA members drink coffee for its stimulatory effects; more than half smoke to reduce feelings of depression, anxiety and irritability
While the most common cause of death in long-term recovering alcoholics is related to the health consequences of cigarette smoking, Martin noted, recent epidemiological studies have shown that coffee consumption is not harmful to health and may, in fact, reduce the risk of death from suicide, certain cancers, and other diseases.
While that may be true, noted Robert Swift, professor of psychiatry and human behavior at Brown University Medical School, little is known about coffee's role vis-à-vis abstinence, whether drinking coffee makes it easier or harder to stay sober. "It's possible that coffee is even a gateway drug, with coffee drinking beginning at about the time persons begin using alcohol. In addition, a potential negative interaction is coffee's known negative effects on sleep. Many alcoholics in long-term recovery frequently have trouble with sleep, and coffee consumption could make sleep problems worse."
"The most important finding was that not all recovering alcoholics smoke cigarettes while almost all drink coffee," * More than one million Americans currently participate in the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program. ... more -
Coffee: the final verdict
So much contradictory advice, so many warnings, so many stories proclaiming coffee's benefits... which do we believe?
Well... all of them, according to this neat Reuters roundup on the black stuff because ultimately, it seems to boil down to this: "the true risk or benefit will depend on the individual."
Oh. Well that's ok then. Think I'll just keep drinking the stuff. One more cup of strong, dark and unadulterated. Thankyou. So much contradictory advice, so many warnings, so many stories proclaiming coffee's benefits... which do we believe? ... more -
"I'll punch you in your dick"
The continuing saga of one man's desire to drink his espresso over ice, and a coffee shop's desire to thwart him in the name of quality control. The continuing saga of one man's desire to drink his espresso over ice, and a coffee shop's desire to thwart him in the name... more
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Starbucks: How Growth Destroyed Brand Value
I was a fan of Starbucks for many years. When their product was more important than their logo, Starbucks was a great place to hang out and relax. Now, it's just another fast food restaurant, and a high priced one at that. This article discusses some of the reasons why Starbucks lost its allure. I was a fan of Starbucks for many years. When their product was more important than their logo, Starbucks was a great place to hang o... more
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Drive thru not anymore, now row thru
Out in Kyuquot, a village of 275 on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island where everyone gets about by boat, folks have been lining up ever since Java the Hutt opened last week. It's a nautical drive-thru cappuccino bar built on a floating dock. Out in Kyuquot, a village of 275 on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island where everyone gets about by boat, folks have been lining ... more
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A Brain On Caffeine // Comment Picked for TV
Thanks to bdphvb from the University of Missouri, hynese from Boston University, and manosalon from City College of New York for their comments on the pod, "A Brain on Caffeine." Take a look and find out what role caffeine plays in each of their lives.
After you watch, follow the link below and view the original pod which generated their comments:
http://current.com/items/76310262_a_brain_on_caffeine Thanks to bdphvb from the University of Missouri, hynese from Boston University, and manosalon from City College of New York for their... more -
Pure Coffee.......Inspired Art
Awesome pieces of art inspired by a drink loved by millions....coffee!
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US economy: Starbucks to close 600 stores in US
I suppose this is what happens when you cannibalise your own market.
The market of overpriced gunk that appeals to people who just want a coffee at nearest place and will pay over the odds, to the snooty brand name energised diet semi skinned mocha choca hazelnut and vanilla frappé brigade.
The full spectrum really I suppose this is what happens when you cannibalise your own market. ... more -
No more Starbucks? Coffee company closes 600 stores in the US
Is the Starbucks era coming to an end? As more and more Starbucks stores open all over the U.K., the gigantic coffee company has announced that it is closing 600 underperforming stores all over the US. Furthermore, less than 200 new company operated stores will be opened in 2009.
Do you think Starbuck's time has come and gone? If so, what will come next? Is the Starbucks era coming to an end? As more and more Starbucks stores open all over the U.K., the gigantic coffee company has annou... more -
United Kingdom Talk Tuesday 1st July 2008
Tuesday's edition of my three times a week talk show.Watch the show here on Current TV on Tues, Thurs & Sats.
In today's show :
Have you found a new way to get to work ?
My electricity bill.
Is it fair to live off other people while on benefits ?
A concerned uncle.
Not his natural colour.
A short visit to London.
All ages talking together.
Everyone deserves the right to reply.
What are the "chinese" hats called ?
2 pasties.
Can our man in Iceland fly ?
A job - any job.
Pedals.
"Waiting" ? What a cheek.
ILR ? I don't think so !
There are less people driving.
How much for a dress in Regent Street ?
Where's all the cutlery gone ?
I've come over all hot !
Insects up my nose.
James Dean.
Where has Tower Records gone ?
TJI or TGI ?
Too fast on a bike ?
Don't drive.
£2 for a coffee ? I don't think so.
I can't get my tea bags.
http://unitedkingdomtalk.forums4free.org/
Email :
chris@unitedkingdomtalk.co.uk
WWW.UNITEDKINGDOMTALK.CO.UK Tuesday's edition of my three times a week talk show.Watch the show here on Current TV on Tues, Thurs & Sats. ... more -
A cup of coffee more expensive than crude oil
Mumbai, Jun 30 : There’s nothing like coffee to kick start one’s day, but a cup of coffee is more expensive than crude oil.
That’s because a cup of Barista Coffee costs Rs 57 so a barrel of it works out to Rs 22,230. That’s almost four times the price of one barrel of crude oil .
A barrel is approximately 117 litres. Now, taking crude at $140 per barrel and one dollar at Rs 40 it comes to Rs 5,680.
And how much does a barrel of Kingfisher beer cost? Well, it works out to Rs 10,179.
Not just beer, here’s what some of our favourite things would cost us, if bought per barrel.
Coca Cola per barrel would be Rs 2,640 and that is not cheap considering that it is only carbonated, sweetened and flavoured water. Mumbai, Jun 30 : There’s nothing like coffee to kick start one’s day, but a cup of coffee is more expensive than crude oil. ... more
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